Natural Health Products Ingredients Database
WHAT'S NEW
What's New is a listing of modifications to the NHPID since the
last update. This page was most recently revised on April 28, 2015.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The updates to the NHPID listed below apply to the most recent version of the ePLA (electronic Product Licence Application). All new electronic submissions of a Product Licence Application must use the latest version of the e-PLA, namely version 2.3.1, which is available for downloading from e-PLA 2.3.1
New Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were added.
NHPID Name:
Probiotic Blend
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Di-C12-15 Alkyl fumarate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Hexyldecyl stearate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Volcanic ash
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Aminopropyl dimethicone
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Rosa roxburghii fruit extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Copernicia prunifera
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
Zinc DNA
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Pinus Koraiensis Seed Oil
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Angelica Tenuissima Root Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Dextrin palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Machilus Thunbergii Bark Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Molasses Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Luffa cylindrica Seed Oil
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Dihydroxy Methylchromonyl Palmitate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-10 Heptahydroxystearate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Natto Gum
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Tridecyl neopentanoate
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Pyrus malus (Apple) Seed Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Salmo Ovum Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus (Daffodil) Flower Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Freesia refracta extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Acrylates/Vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Illicium Verum (Star Anise) Fruit Extract
Role:
Non-medicinal
NHPID Name:
Propolis flavonoids
Role:
Medicinal
NHPID Name:
PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
Role:
Non-medicinal
Removed Ingredients
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients were removed.
No Changes.
Revised NHPID Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their NHPID name revised.
No Changes.
Revised Proper and Common Names
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients had their common or proper names revised.
NHPID Name:
Sucrose laurate
Removed Proper Name(s):
Sucrose laurate
NHPID Name:
HPUS_Adenosinum cyclophosphoricum
Removed Common Name(s):
5'-(hydrophosphate); Adenosine cyclic-3'
NHPID Name:
HPUS_Adenosinum cyclophosphoricum
New Common Name(s):
Adensoine cyclic-3',5'-(hydrophosphate)
NHPID Name:
HPUS_Adenosinum cyclophosphoricum
Removed Proper Name(s):
5'-(hydrophosphate); Adenosine cyclic-3'
NHPID Name:
HPUS_Adenosinum cyclophosphoricum
New Proper Name(s):
Adensoine cyclic-3',5'-(hydrophosphate)
NHPID Name:
Radix Peucedani
New Common Name(s):
Hogfennel Root
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following non-homeopathic ingredients were changed.
NHPID Name:
Ergocalciferol
Old Role:
Medicinal & Non-NHP
New Role:
Medicinal, Non-medicinal & Non-NHP
NHPID Name:
Bone meal
Old Role:
Medicinal
New Role:
No role
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
NHPID Name:
Zinc stearate
Route(s) of Adminstration removed:
Oral
NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical
NHPID Name:
Distearyldimonium chloride
New Route(s) of Adminstration added:
Topical
Other Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following non-homeopathic ingredients underwent a modification different from those listed above, such as new source material, new preparation type, or new sub-ingredient relationship, etc.
NHPID Name:
Potassium sulfate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Viscosity Increasing Agent - Aqueous
NHPID Name:
Camellia Japonica Seed Extract
Modification:
Source revised from "pressed seed cake" to "seed"
NHPID Name:
Zinc stearate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Slip Modifier
NHPID Name:
Sodium citrate
New NMI Purpose(s):
PH Adjuster
NHPID Name:
Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Emulsifying Agent; Surfactant
NHPID Name:
Sucrose laurate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Emulsifying Agent
NHPID Name:
Ergocalciferol
Additional Details removed:
The presence of this ingredient on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potentially significant safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in topical natural health products except in accordance with the restrictions set out on the Hotlist unless additional evidence for safety is submitted. Reference: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/person/cosmet/info-ind-prof/_hot-list-critique/prohibited-eng.php
NHPID Name:
Distearyldimonium chloride
New NMI Purpose(s):
Emulsifying Agent; Hair-Conditioning Agent; Surfactant
NHPID Name:
Cranberry Fruit Juice Concentrate
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Iodine
NHPID Name:
Dried Cranberry Juice
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Iodine
NHPID Name:
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Iodine
NHPID Name:
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Juice
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Iodine
NHPID Name:
Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil
New Sub-ingredient(s) added:
Iodine
NHPID Name:
Potassium hydroxide
New NMI Purpose(s):
Viscosity Increasing Agent - Aqueous
NHPID Name:
Potassium sulfate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Viscosity Increasing Agent - Aqueous
NHPID Name:
Fructus Choerospondiatis
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Decoction; Decoction concentrate; Extract dry
NHPID Name:
Radix Peucedani
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Decoction; Decoction concentrate; Extract dry; Powdered
NHPID Name:
Cortex Acanthopanacis
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Decoction; Decoction concentrate; Extract dry
NHPID Name:
Sanguis Draconis
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Decoction; Decoction concentrate; Extract dry
NHPID Name:
Herba Leonuri
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Decoction; Decoction concentrate; Extract dry
NHPID Name:
Herba Artemisiae Scopariae
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Decoction; Decoction concentrate; Extract dry; Powdered
NHPID Name:
Rhizoma Alismatis
New Method(s) of Preparation added:
Decoction; Decoction concentrate; Extract dry; Powdered
NHPID Name:
Potassium hydroxide
New NMI Purpose(s):
Viscosity Increasing Agent - Aqueous
NHPID Name:
Potassium sulfate
New NMI Purpose(s):
Viscosity Increasing Agent - Aqueous
Monograph Modifications
In this update, the following single ingredient or product monographs were added or modified.
No Changes.
AbLS Modifications
In this update, the following abbreviated labelling standards were added or modified.
No Changes.
Controlled Vocabulary Modifications
In this update, the following controlled vocabulary (dosage forms, methods of preparation, quality test methods, etc) were added or modified.
No Changes.
Homeopathic Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following homeopathic ingredients were added or modified.
No Changes.
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